Working in a church, while being an active member (and the pastor’s
wife) in another congregation, means having a lot on your plate, particularly before
Christmas. I went from fry bread and craft sales at Indian fellowship to annual
events at UPPC. I was physically exhausted but was rewarded by the encounters
and discoveries that took place during those very full days.
On December 14th, I was part of the Community Christmas
day at UPPC. On that Saturday, many families in need were welcomed at church.
Children had workshop to craft presents for their parents while parents would
pick up gifts for them as well as festive food. I was among those that would escort
the parents and we had great time of conversation and sharing. On the picture
below, I am the one wearing the antlers.
Meanwhile, at church of the Indian fellowship, fry bread and craft
sale was going on. Juliette, a French friend, was learning to deal with the dough
and hot oil under Irvin’s direction.
I had never met Juliette before : she is
the grand-daughter of Marcel who used to work at my very first home church, le
Centre Protestant de Rencontre.
When I used to worship there, Juliette was
probably 4 or 5. She is now a Medical student who just got done with her 6th
year. She travelled through the US for two months. We connected as if we had
always known each other during this epic weekend.
We were both tired with sore feet when we caught up with each
other. A Presbyterian Christmas the American way, you cannot make that up.
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